Singapore Takes 'Bob ' Howlett From Fiji
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The new Government of Singapore has taken the well-known R. A. Hewlett from the Fiji Visitors’ Bureau, which he has built into a tower of Tourism strength in the South Pacific, and made him. Director of Tourism in Singapore. It is substantial promotion for the ebullient “Bob”, but it represents a sad loss for Fiji.
Mr. Hewlett, in 1937, migrated from New Zealand to the staff of Morris Hedstrom Ltd. in Fiji; went on active service in 1940 and afterwards did a special Army job; joined the Fiji Public Re lations staff in 1947; and soon afterwards he took charge of the Fiji Visitors’ Bureau, into which, ever since, he has breathed fire, liveliness and initiative.
As part of his job, “Bob” Howleti has taken a keen interest in most public affairs, and is one of the best known men in Fiji. While his departure in May will be regretted, he will carry with him the good wishes of Fiji’s mixed communities. His place ivill be hard to fill.